Description
A vibrant and flavorful one-pan baked feta dish featuring juicy summer cherry tomatoes, hearty butter beans, fragrant oregano and paprika, finished with a touch of lemon and served alongside toasted sourdough for a simple, comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Beans
- 400g Morrisons Cherry Tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 400g butter beans, drained
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 lemon, zested and ½ juiced
Spices & Herbs
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp paprika
- Pinch of chilli flakes (optional)
Dairy
- 200g feta
Oils & Others
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Toasted sourdough, to serve
Instructions
- Prep the Oven and Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/Gas Mark 6. Prepare the cherry tomatoes by halving or quartering them, and drain the butter beans thoroughly.
- Combine Tomatoes and Beans: Place the cherry tomatoes and butter beans into a baking dish. Sprinkle over the dried oregano, paprika, and crushed garlic. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of the olive oil on top, season with salt and pepper to taste, then toss everything together to coat the beans and tomatoes evenly in the garlicky, spiced oil.
- Add the Feta and Lemon: Nestle the block of feta in the center of the baking dish. Sprinkle a pinch of chilli flakes over the feta if you like a bit of heat, add the lemon zest, and drizzle a little more olive oil over the top. Squeeze the juice of half the lemon over the beans and tomatoes to add a bright, fresh note.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, until the feta becomes tender and starts to turn a golden brown, and the tomatoes have softened and started to release their juices.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve immediately with toasted sourdough for scooping up the delicious melty feta, beans, and tomatoes.
Notes
- Using a block of good-quality feta ensures creaminess after baking.
- The optional chilli flakes add a subtle heat; omit if you prefer a milder dish.
- Toasted sourdough or crusty bread is perfect for scooping up the baked mixture.
- Make sure to drain the butter beans well to avoid excess liquid in the dish.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently; texture is best on the day of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: baked feta, cherry tomatoes, butter beans, one-pan recipe, Mediterranean, vegetarian, easy dinner, summer recipe
